KR20130129901A - Golf bag and golf cart assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cart assembly for engaging a golf bag, wherein the cart assembly is movable (switchable) between a folded state and a deployed state, and has a connecting device for mounting the golf bag, the connecting device having a golf And one or more support collars having a shape corresponding to the area of the bag, the support collars being attached such that the connection device is adapted to engage a corresponding connection located in the cart assembly.

Description

GOLF BAG AND GOLF CART ASSEMBLY

The present invention relates to a golf bag assembly and / or a golf cart assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to a golf bag assembly and a golf cart assembly that are interlockable (combinable) to provide a compact golf bag cart arrangement.

Golf carts, also known as golf buggies or golf trolleys, do not want to move golf bags loaded with their golf clubs during the round of golf and use a powered golf buggy. It is popular with most golfers who do not want to. Golf bags can generally be simply connected to a cart with two or more wheels, and golfers pull the cart out in front of or behind them, which includes a distance of approximately 5 to 9 kilometers of travel. It is much easier to move a golf bag loaded with a golf club along the golf course than to carry them directly.

There are many varieties of golf carts in common use today, many of which are folded down to reduce their size to some extent while traveling along the golf course. However, most golf carts do not fold enough to allow a large number of golf bags and carts to be loaded into a regular sized cargo compartment (inside the trunk). These golf carts are also not reduced in size enough to allow easy load loading on the plane.

Many attempts have been made to reduce the size of golf carts so that they (golf carts) are more suitable for transportation. Some of them include direct mounting of wheels on the sides of the golf bag to integrate the arrangement of the (golf) cart and the (golf) bag to significantly reduce the overall size. However, this arrangement does not provide enough width between the wheels to provide a stable platform for dragging the golf bag, so the golf bag swings frequently as it passes through the undulating areas often found on golf courses.

Accordingly, there is a need for a golf cart assembly or golf bag and cart assembly that can be miniaturized sufficiently to meet the load movement requirements and provide sufficient stability when used on a golf course.

According to one embodiment of the invention providing a cart assembly for engaging a golf bag, the cart assembly is moved (inverted or converted) between a folded state and an deployed state (expanded state), and the cart assembly is Includes:

A main body portion comprising one or more coupling elements for the golf bag to be coupled;

A handle member having a handle on one side and a handle member having a connection point for coupling to the main body on the other side; The handle part is rotatable at the connection point to move (change) the cart assembly, but in the folded state the handle part is located close to the main body part and in the deployed state the handle part is far from the main body part.

And two wheel supporting members each including a wheel coupling point for interlocking with the wheel at one end and a connecting arrangement for connection to the main body at the other end. ; -Each wheel support is rotatable in the connecting device coupled to the main body to move (switch) the cart assembly, but in the folded state each wheel support is located close to the main body portion, each wheel support in the deployed state Away from the body.

One example (one example) of the main body portion is a (long) extended shape (long shape), which is located along the lateral length of the golf bag when connected to the golf bag.

One example of the main body portion includes at least two or more connections for connection to a golf bag.

One example of connecting devices of two wheel supports is connected to the main body at a point located in the middle region of the golf bag when the golf bag is connected. One example of connecting devices of two wheel supports is connected to the main body part close to each other.

One example of two wheel supports extends in a manner that is substantially perpendicular to the main body in the deployed state. An example of the angle between two wheel supports extended in the connecting devices when in the deployed state is less than approximately 180 degrees and greater than approximately 30 degrees. In addition, an example of the angle between two wheel supports extended in the connecting devices when in the deployed state is between approximately 70 degrees and 95 degrees. In addition, one example of the angle between two wheel supports extended in the connecting devices when deployed is approximately 85 degrees.

One example of a cart assembly includes a lateral restriction member connected between two wheel supports, which prevents the two wheel supports from moving away from each other when deployed. One example of the lateral restraint is to have flexibility and to allow the wheel supports to move towards each other during movement in a folded state.

One example of a cart assembly further includes two support rails, one of which is connected to one of the handle portion and (two) the wheel supports, and the other of the support rails It is connected to the handle portion and the other of the wheel supports. One example of the movement of the handle portion in the deployed state in the folded state is to move the support rail in the deployed state in the folded state. One example of the support rail is connected to the handle portion at a point along the longitudinal direction of the handle portion at the connection point. One example of the distance along the length of the handle portion from the connection point is less than 20 centimeters. One example of the two support rails is connected to the handle portion via a ball joint, the ball joint being moved in all planes on the handle portion while the support rail moves between the deployed state with the handle portion folded. Allow to rotate.

As an example the length of the handle portion is adjustable.

One example of the cart assembly further comprises a third wheel support connected to the lower end of the main body portion, wherein the third wheel support locates the third wheel in the base region below the golf bag when the golf bag is connected. To provide a wheel coupling point. One example of the third wheel support includes: a deployed position in which the third wheel support extends beyond the main body portion; and a retracted position (folded or inward position) in which the third wheel support portion approaches the main body portion; It is movable in the main body portion in between.

One example of the cart assembly further includes a motor assembly connected to any one or more of the wheels located at the ends of the wheel supports, wherein the motor assembly can rotate the wheels. One example of the motor assembly is to operate via a controller where the controller is located in the handle portion of the cart assembly or the motor assembly is operated via wireless control.

The wheel connection point includes an axel portion extending therefrom, the axle portion being able to be engaged (inserted in the orifice) with a corresponding orifice located in the hub of the wheel. (Can be bound).

One example of the cart assembly is directly connected to a golf bag. One example of the main body portion of the cart assembly includes one or more connections corresponding to one or more connections located on the golf bag. Another example of the cart assembly is integrally integrated into the structure of the golf bag.

According to another embodiment, the present invention provides a connecting device for connecting a golf bag to an item, the connecting device including one or more supporting collars having a shape corresponding to a portion of the golf bag. The support collar is attached to a coupling member, which is adapted to engage in correspondence with a connection zone located in the article.

The article is a golf cart assembly. As a further example the article is a cart assembly described herein.

One example of such a golf bag portion (area or region) is located in the neck region and / or base region of the golf bag. As a further example the support collar is located in the structure of the golf bag.

One example of such a connection includes a female receptacle having an internal thread corresponding to a thread formed around a male coupling member located in the article.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS One or more preferred embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in order to more clearly understand the present invention, which is as follows.
1 is a perspective view of a cart assembly in a folded state in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cart assembly is connected to a golf bag shown in dashed lines.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cart assembly shown in FIG. 1 and moved in a deployed state in a folded state. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cart assembly shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, which is further moved in a deployed state in a folded state.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the cart assembly shown in Figures 1 to 3, in the deployed state, one wheel is mounted on the wheel support and the other wheel is removed.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cart assembly shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, showing the deployed state.
6 is a front view of a golf bag including a coupling device for engaging a golf bag (indicated by a dashed line) to a cart assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a perspective view of parts associated with the connecting device.
8 is a perspective view of a cart assembly according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a perspective view of a cart assembly according to a further embodiment of the present invention including a third wheel.
And, Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of a cart assembly according to a further embodiment of the present invention.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a cart assembly connected or permanently associated with a golf bag, which cart assembly can be moved (moved or switched) between a folded state and a deployed state. In the deployed state, the cart is shaped to allow the user to push or pull the cart along the ground to transport the mounted golf bag in the same area as the golf course. In the folded state, the cart assembly is placed in a state small enough to allow the golf bag and the cart to be easily transported or moved together even when the golf bag is mounted. Accordingly, the golf bag and cart assembly may be used as a vehicle on a golf course, but may be loaded on the side of the cargo compartment as a baggage if it is not necessary to remove the cart assembly from the golf bag.

In addition, the cart assembly of the present invention may be used in connection with commercial golf bags already present in the market. As an example, commercial golf bags are adaptable to include the connecting devices described herein later in connection with support collars that are selectively integrated into the golf bag's structure or on the outer surface of the golf bag.

According to various embodiments, the cart assembly of the present invention is very easy to assemble, and as the handle part is released in a folded state by being operated by a catch with a thumb, and is deployed by lifting the handle part. It can simply be operated with one hand. Similarly, the cart assembly is easily moved back to its folded state by releasing the catch that is being held and lowering the handle portion.

By way of example, the wheels may be detached from the cart assembly but fitted when the cart assembly is deployed. Accordingly, the size of the wheel can have a sufficient diameter so as not to impair the running quality of the cart assembly when in the deployed state.

1 to 5, in which an embodiment of the present invention is shown, the cart assembly 10 is connected to the golf bag 11 (indicated by the dotted lines), and the cart assembly 10 shown in FIG. 1 is folded; and The cart assembly 10 is deployed as shown in FIG. 5; Movement is possible in various states in between.

The cart assembly 10 includes an elongated main body portion 15, which (main body portion) is positioned in connection to extend along the longitudinal direction of the golf bag 11. Two turnbuckles 39 and 42 are located in each of the neck and base zones of golf bag 11. Each turnbuckle 39, 42 includes a female receiving portion, wherein the female receiving portion is located at the upper and lower ends of the main body portion 15 of the cart assembly 10. The inner peripheral surface has a thread corresponding to the thread formed in the coupling portions 37 and 41. The male connecting portions 37 and 41 are inserted into and fixed into the female receiving portion of the turnbuckles 39 and 42, and attach the main body portion 15 of the cart assembly 10 to the golf bag 11.

The cart assembly 10 includes a handle portion 17 having a handle 18 at one end extended to be spaced apart from the main body portion 15 when in the deployed state (as shown in FIG. 5), The handle portion 17 extends along the length of the main body portion 15 to provide a handle position that allows the cart to be easily pushed or pulled by the user. The handle portion 17 is connected to the upper end of the main body portion 15 at the connection point 19, the connection point is the handle portion 17 and the main to allow the handle portion 17 to rotate at the connection point 19 Bolts or pins passing through all of the body portions 15 are arranged. The connection point 19 can be seen from the folded state shown in FIG. 1 in which the handle part is folded down and positioned close to the main body part 15 in the longitudinal direction, through the various moving (moving) states shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. It is possible to rotate the handle portion 17 in the main body portion 15 in the deployed state shown in 5. The connection point 19 allows the handle portion 17 to move in a deployed state in a folded state with an angular movement of approximately 180 degrees. When moved in the deployed state, the spring mounted on the flange 35 locks the handle portion 17 in the deployed state, but the flange portion if the cart assembly 10 should be moved back to the folded state. 35 overcomes the reaction force of the spring and compresses.

The main body portion 15 also includes a second handle portion 21 positioned at the top of the main body portion 13 so as to be spaced apart from the general line of the main body portion on the opposite side of the golf bag 11. . The second main body portion 21 allows the user to move the golf bag 11 and the cart assembly 10 with one hand when the cart assembly is in the folded state.

In addition, the connection point 19 is also located at a point spaced apart in the area of the second handle portion 21 so that the handle portion 17 is also a golf bag that when the handle portion 17 is in the deployed state. Golf clubs transported in the golf bag 11 when they are spaced apart (as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) and the cart is dragged or pushed in the deployed state do not touch the handle portion 17. Do not. In the embodiment shown on the figures, the handle part 17 is supported on the upper part of the second handle part 21 in a deployed state when fully rotated at the connection point 19.

Two wheel supports 20 coupled downward in the middle of the main body portion 15 at an approximately midpoint along the longitudinal direction of the golf bag 11 (one in FIGS. 1 to 5 not shown) It is connected to the main body portion 15 by two connecting devices 25. The connecting devices 25 are composed of bolts or pins passing through the wheel supporting parts 20 and the main body part 15, so that the wheel supporting parts 20 may rotate in the connecting devices 25. In the folded state shown in FIG. 1 and in the deployed state shown in FIG. 5, the wheel supports are allowed to move (unfold). The connecting devices 25 are located close to each other in the longitudinal direction of the main body part 15, and in this embodiment are located on the opposite side of the main body part 15 and are connected.

In the deployed state shown in FIG. 5, the wheel supports 20 unfold in a substantially vertical direction in the main body portion 15 of the cart assembly 10. Additionally, the wheel supports 20 are shown in FIG. 5 so that each wheel support 20 is away from each other in a folded state lying flat against the main body 15 as shown in FIG. 1. Moving and unfolding in the deployed state, the angle α between the two wheel supports 20 is approximately 80 to 90 degrees. The wheel supports 20 comprise axles 28 adapted to fit the wheels 47 in the deployed state.

The wheels 47 may be detached from the axle portions 28 such that the wheel supports 20 may be moved in a folded state as shown in FIG. 1.

In order to limit the movement of the wheel support parts 20 in the lateral direction away from each other in the deployed state as shown in FIG. 5, the lateral control part 30 made of a long material having flexibility has two wheels. It is coupled to be connected to the supports 20. Accordingly, the lateral restricting portion 30 may be folded or folded according to the movement of the wheel supports 20 when the cart assembly is moved from the folded state to the deployed state (when it is advanced) while having flexibility. Since the lateral restraint 30 provides significant structural support to the wheel supports 20 when deployed, the wheel is due to the weight of the golf bag 11 to be supported by the cart assembly 10. The supports 20 extend laterally to prevent them from moving away from each other laterally.

In order to additionally support the wheel supports 20 in the deployed state, the wheel supports 20 at the point where the two support rails 22 are connected to the wheels or at a point 43 close to the axle portions 28 are provided. ). The other ends of the support rails 22 are connected to the handle portion 17. The support rails 22 are connected to the handle portion 17 at the connection point 31, which in this embodiment is adjacent to the connection point 19 connecting the main body portion 15 and the handle portion 17. It is formed as a ball joint (ball joint) fixed to the lower end of the handle portion. The connection point 31 is spaced approximately 10 to 20 centimeters along the length of the handle portion 17 at the connection point 19 (main body portion and handle portion).

The support rails 22 additionally support the structure of the cart assembly 10 when in the deployed state and, when moved from the folded state as shown in FIG. 1 to the deployed state shown in FIG. It also provides for moving the wheel supports 20 while the movement of the part 17 moves from the folded state as shown in FIG. 1 to the deployed state shown in FIG. 5. Thus, the user only needs one hand to move the cart assembly between the deployed and folded states or between similar states, ie the cart assembly 10 is in the deployed state in the deployed state in one operation. Can be moved by.

The support rails are connected via a ball joint so that the support rails 22 can move in various directions in the handle portion 17 when moving from the folded state to the deployed state, and the ball joint is the handle portion 17. It is constrained at but allows the movement of the support rails 22 on the three axes (x, y, z) capable of transition movement within the range of motion when switched from the folded state to the deployed state. The connection points 43 of the other ends of the support rails 22 connecting the support rails 22 to the wheel support 20 are moved in the deployed state in the folded state, so that the movement of the support members 20 is performed. This allows the ends of the support rails 22 to rotate relative to the support members 20 to allow this. The ends of the support rails 22 are angled and extended so as to be perpendicular to the wheel supports 20 by a short distance before the long body of the support rails 22 extends from 80 to 90 degrees.

Referring to FIG. 1, the cart assembly 10 is shown folded, with the wheel 47 removed from the axle portions 28. In this folded state, the handle portion 17, the wheel supports 20, the support rails 22 and the lateral restraint portion 30 all lie along the longitudinal direction in proximity to the main body portion 15. This folded state, which allows the movement of the support rails by means of ball joints 31 and flexible lateral restraints 30, is very compact (very small) and the golf cart assembly 10 is It may be placed on the golf bag 11 shown along the dotted line. Accordingly, since the cart assembly 10 in the folded state does not protrude very much from the golf bag 11, the cart assembly is practically integrated therein (to the golf bag).

From the folded state shown in FIG. 1, the cart assembly can be switched (moved) to the deployed state shown in FIG. 5 by actuating by lever 46 but releasing the catch under spring load. The catch allows the handle portion 17 to rotate upwardly at a connection point 19 located in the main body portion 15 of the golf cart assembly 10. As shown in FIG. 2, as the handle part 17 is lifted vertically from the main body part 15, the rail support members 22 (support rails) are connected to the main body part 15. Fall off and start moving the wheel supports 20.

Turning to FIG. 3, the further movement of the handle portion 17 at the connection point 19 extends (unfolds) at one end of the handle portion 17 away from the connection point 19 (spaced). The rail support members 22 (support rails) additionally move the wheel supports 20 until they reach the deployed state of FIGS. 4 and 5 which are located in the direction perpendicular to the portion. When the support rails 22 fully extend the wheel supports 20, they (wheel supports) extend away from the longitudinal direction of the golf bag 11 and extend substantially perpendicularly.

When the deployed state is reached, the two wheels will fit into the axle portions 28 of the wheel supports 20 and the golf bag cart assembly is ready for operation.

As the axle portions 28 of the wheels are positioned on the cart assembly 10, the cart assembly may be in a folded state and integrally coupled to the golf bag or attached to the golf bag via a clip or similar means. When the wheels are two, they can be easily removed. The axle portions 28 are covered by the handle 18 when the cart assembly is in a folded state as shown in FIG. 1. The handle 18 has a shape that can cover the axle portions 28 and has a shape that is bent to reach the curved surface of the base surface (lower surface) of the golf bag 11 when the cart assembly is in a folded state. . When deployed, the handle portion 18 (in the 'D' shape) provides an ergonomic shape that the user can easily grip to perform the placement of the cart assembly 10 and golf bag 11. do.

Turning to FIG. 6, there is shown a front elevation view of a golf bag showing a connecting device according to another embodiment of the invention. The connecting device typically includes support collars 53 and 54 having a shape corresponding to the neck area or base area of the golf bag 11 which is substantially folded.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the locating plate and the female receptacle as well as the support collar. In this embodiment, the support collars 53, 54 are arranged to be structurally integrated into the golf bag 11 but positioned in an outer layer of the golf bag 11. The support collars 53 and 54 may be any one of the neck area and the base area of the golf bag 11, particularly when the golf bag 11 is connected to the cart assembly 10 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5. Where additional structural support of the golf bag 11 is provided. In an alternative embodiment, the collar may itself be positioned on the cart assembly and may support the exterior of the golf bag.

The support collars 53 and 54 may be made of a suitable material such as plastic or metal having sufficient structural preservation to provide a supporting force. The locating plate 39 is connected to the support collars 53 and 54 and / or the golf bag 11 via rivets, the rivets being connected to the male connector included in the cart assembly 10 shown in FIGS. A corresponding accommodating part includes a threaded female part 56 formed therein. The rivet includes a flange on the opposite end of the female receptacle to contact around the opened portion (opening) of the support collars 53, 54. An additional flange on the distal end of the rivet allows the rivet to hold the locating plate 39 on the outer surface of the golf bag structure and opening 56 to engage the male connection of the cart assembly 10. It provides a contact surface having a.

The support collar 53 is organized with very carefully examined grooves that follow the curvature of the golf bag but provide sufficient stiffness to its load.

However, such a connection can be equally reversed by the turnbuckles 39, 42 including male connectors corresponding to the male and female receivers located in the cart assembly 10.

8, tethers 70 and 72 surrounding each of the neck and base sections of a golf bag (not shown) are substituted for the method of directly coupling the golf bag 11 to the cart assembly 10. An alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown having a manner in which the cart assembly is attached. In order to efficiently position the golf bag in the cart assembly 10, the cart assembly is mounted at the upper and lower ends of the cart assembly 10 (at the point where the connecting members are located in the illustrated embodiment). Are fitted, and they (brackets) have a curved shape and provide a cradle in which the golf bag can be placed when in either the folded or deployed state. The brackets 60 are connected to strings 70 and 72 that surround the neck and base areas of the golf bag to secure the golf bag to the cart assembly 10.

The lower bracket 60 also includes a bracket support flange 62 on which the bottom of the golf bag is mounted when the golf bag is tied to the cart assembly 10. The bracket support flange 62 supports the load of the golf bag and ensures that the golf bag does not fall down through the strings 70, 72 while being transported by the cart assembly 10. The bracket support flange 62 is provided with brackets through a pin arrangement 61 which allows rotation of the bracket support flanges in the bracket 60 so that they can be fitted on different sizes of golf bags. 60).

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the cart assembly 10 can be adapted to almost any type of golf bags on the market. In addition, the brackets 60 may be connected to the cart assembly 10 via a thread of a male connector located in the cart assembly 10, the connecting device as described herein for connecting the cart assembly with a golf bag. May also be connected.

A further embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 9, in which a cart assembly 10 coupled with a golf bag 11 is shown, which is extended and assembled under the main body portion 15 of the cart assembly 10. And further includes a third wheel 80. The third wheel 80 is supported at the third wheel axle 81 or the third wheel coupling point, which (wheel axle or wheel coupling point) is supported at the third wheel support 82. Are supported in turn. The third wheel support portion 82 is connected to the lower part of the main body portion 15 via the third wheel connection point 83, and it (the third wheel connection point) is connected to the third wheel support portion 82 and the main body portion. It comprises a pin penetrating 15. The third wheel connection point 83 allows the third wheel support 82 to rotate in the main body portion 15 so that the third wheel support portion is aligned integrally away from the elongated main body portion 15. From an expanded expanded state (expanded state); The third wheel support 82 is arranged in close proximity to the main body portion 15 in a retracted state with reduced size (length); Allow the third wheel support to move.

The mechanism by which the third wheel support 82 is moved in the retracted and deployed state includes an actuator line 87 attached to the third wheel support 82, which is the actuator line. It may be pulled or pushed through an actuator 90 connected to the actuator line 87 via a fastener 91 of the line. In this way, the cart assembly 10 can be moved from the collapsed state (deflated state) to the deployed state as described above, when the actuator 90 activates the actuator line. In turn, it (actuator line) moves the third wheel support 82 from the contracted state to the deployed state. The third wheel 80 may be mounted to the third wheel axle 81 to provide a cart assembly 10 having three wheels.

The third wheel 80 is typically smaller than the rear wheels 47. Additionally, as the third wheel is often pushed rather than dragged, the selection of the third wheel may include an adjustable handle portion 18, which is handled at the handle portion 17. ) Height can be adjusted. In addition, the adjustable handle 18 has a size that fits both hands, it can have a chiropractically friendly symmetrical body in use.

In addition, the use of the third wheel provides a brake mechanism for the rear wheel such that movement of the cart assembly does not occur on a slope without the control of the person using the cart assembly in the embodiment for the third wheel. In a further embodiment, the third wheel structure of the cart assembly 10 may also be equipped with a motor that drives at least one of the two rear wheels 47 of the cart assembly. As an example, the entire electric motors and batteries will be seated in the hub of each of the rear wheels 47. As the load of the electric motors and batteries is applied in the wheels, it is not necessary to reinforce the frame of the cart assembly to bear the additional load.

Control of such electric motors will be at the handle 18 of the cart assembly 10 or via wireless control. The controller (controller) can also be integrated into a display screen and can be removed for storage and / or charging when not in use.

10 shows an exploded perspective view of a cart assembly 10 having two wheels as an additional embodiment. In particular, in FIG. 10, the wheel 47 according to a further embodiment of the present invention allows the wheel to be mounted to be inserted and fixed directly into the axle portions 28 when the cart assembly 10 is deployed. The structure is shown. When the cart assembly 10 is switched to the folded state, the wheel 47 can be simply removed by the release button 109 being pressed, which releases the spring 107. Departure from the corresponding indented portion 111 located on the axle portion 28. The wheel assembly includes a wheel hub 100 into which the rubber tire 101 is fitted (enclosed). Inside the wheel hub, behind the release button 109, the outer washer 108, the spring 107, the inner washer 106, the outer spacer 105 An inner bearing 102 is located next to the bearer spacer 103 in the outer bearing that is located, all of which are mounted in the cover 110.

The wheel 47 structure above provides an easy mechanism by which the wheel can be released from the axle portion 28 of the cart assembly 10 as the user only presses the release button 109, and thus the cart to be switched. The assembly 10 can be loaded into a folded state for quick storage. In addition, as the wheels 47 are completely mounted on the axle portions 28 and remain (mounted) until the release button 109 is pressed again, the cart assembly is moved to the deployed state (switched Next, the assembly of the wheel 47 may be attached quickly.

In addition, it can be foreseen that the smaller third wheel 80 shown in FIG. 9 can be similarly constructed in the structure described above with reference to FIG. 10.

In this specification and in the claims that follow, the meaning of the word "comprising" and its variations, "comprising", unless the context requires it, is defined as complete integers or steps or the foregoing. It is to be understood that the meaning encompasses a combination of ones and steps, but does not exclude other specific complete ones or steps or a combination of the full ones and steps.

The foregoing detailed description does not refer to the content of (or derived from) any particular prior publications or to known forms of information, and is directed to the previous publication (or to information derived therefrom) or to the detailed description above. No knowledge or information is implied in what is known as part of the common knowledge in the field.

Finally, the generality of the foregoing detailed description cannot be replaced by the features of the accompanying drawings, and in various embodiments it is to be understood that the concept of the invention can be incorporated in many forms as different structures. Various modifications, adaptations, and / or additions may be incorporated as arrangements of various structures and components within the spirit or scope of the invention.

Claims (31)

In the golf cart assembly that can be switched to the folded and deployed state and the golf bag is coupled,
A main body portion including one or more connecting portions to which the golf bag is coupled;
The cart assembly has a handle on one side and a connection point for coupling to the main body on the other side, and is rotatable at the connection point so that the cart assembly is in a deployed state away from the main body in a folded state located close to the main body. Handle unit is switched from; And
Two, each one of which includes a wheel connection point for coupling with the wheel at one end and a connecting device for connecting to the main body at the other end, each of which is rotatable in the connecting device coupled to the main body, A golf cart assembly, wherein each of the wheel supports are converted from the cart assembly into a deployed state, each of which is located in a folded state proximate to the main body portion.
The golf cart assembly of claim 1, wherein the main body portion has an elongated shape and is positioned on one surface along a length direction of the golf bag when the golf bags are coupled.
The golf cart assembly of claim 1 or 2, wherein the main body portion includes at least two connections to couple a golf bag to the main body portion.
The golf cart according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the connecting devices of the two wheel supports are mounted to the main body at a point located at the center of the golf bag when the golf bag is connected. Assembly.
The golf cart assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the connecting devices of the two wheel supports are mounted to the main body portion adjacent to each other.
6. A golf cart assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when in the deployed state, the two wheel supports unfold at substantially right angles in the main body portion.
7. A golf cart assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein in an deployed state the angle between the two wheel supports deployed in the connecting device is less than 180 degrees and greater than 30 degrees.
8. A golf cart assembly according to claim 7, wherein in an deployed state the angle between the two wheel supports deployed in the connecting device is between 70 and 95 degrees.
8. A golf cart assembly according to claim 7, wherein in an deployed state the angle between two wheel supports deployed in said connecting device is 85 degrees.
10. The golf cart assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the golf cart assembly further comprises a lateral restraint connected between two wheel supports, and when deployed, the lateral restraint portion is spaced apart from each other by the two wheel restraints. Golf cart assembly, characterized in that to prevent movement to lose.
10. A golf cart assembly according to claim 9, wherein said lateral restricting portion is flexible to allow wheel support portions to move toward each other when switched to the folded state.
12. The golf cart assembly of claim 1, wherein the golf cart assembly further comprises two support rails, one of the support rails being connected to the handle portion and one wheel support portion and the other support rail being Golf cart assembly, characterized in that connected to the handle portion and the other wheel support.
13. The golf cart assembly according to claim 12, wherein the movement of the handle portion from the folded state to the deployed state moves the support rails to the deployed state from the folded state.
The golf cart assembly according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the support rails are connected to the handle part on a point spaced along the longitudinal direction of the handle part from the connection point.
15. A golf cart assembly according to claim 14, wherein a distance along the longitudinal direction of the handle portion from the connection point is less than 20 centimeters.
16. The handle portion according to any one of claims 12 to 15, wherein two support rails are coupled to the handle portion via a ball joint, wherein the ball joint moves the handle portion while moving between the folded and deployed states of the handle portion. Golf cart assembly, characterized in that for allowing the rotation of the support rail.
17. A golf cart assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the handle portion is adjustable in length.
18. The golf cart assembly of claim 1, wherein the golf cart assembly further comprises a third wheel support coupled to the bottom of the main body portion, wherein the third wheel support is coupled to the bottom of the golf bag when the golf bag is engaged. And a wheel connection point for positioning the third wheel in the area.
19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the third wheel support comprises: an expanded state in which the third wheel support extends beyond the main body portion; and a contracted state in which the third wheel support portion is adjacent to the main body portion; Golf cart assembly, characterized in that the movement between the main body portion.
20. The golf cart assembly of claim 18 or 19, further comprising a motor assembly coupled to one or more of the wheels located at the ends of the wheel supports, wherein the motor assembly is capable of rotating the wheels. Golf cart assembly.
21. A golf cart assembly according to claim 20, wherein the motor assembly is operated via a controller located at a handle portion of the golf cart assembly or the motor assembly is operated via radio control.
22. A wheel according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wheel connection points comprise an axle portion that extends therein, the axle portion being coupled to and engaged with a corresponding orifice located at the hub of the wheel. Golf cart assembly.
23. A golf cart assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein said golf cart assembly is coupled directly to a golf bag.
23. The golf cart assembly of claim 1 wherein the main body portion of the golf cart assembly.
A golf cart assembly comprising one or more connecting devices corresponding to one or more connecting devices located on a golf bag.
23. A golf cart assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein said golf cart assembly is structurally integrated into a golf bag.
In the connecting device for connecting the article to the golf bag,
The connecting device comprises one or more support collars having a shape corresponding to the area of the golf bag, wherein the support collars are attached to the connection, and the connection is adapted to engage the corresponding connection located on the article. Connector.
27. The connecting device of claim 26, wherein the article is a golf cart assembly.
27. A connecting device according to claim 26, wherein said article is a golf cart assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 24.
29. A connecting device according to any one of claims 26 to 28, wherein the area of the golf bag is located in the neck area and / or the base area of the golf bag.
30. A connecting device according to any one of claims 26 to 29, wherein said support collar is located within the structure of a golf bag.
31. A connecting device according to any one of claims 26 to 30, wherein said connecting device comprises a female receptacle having an internal thread, said internal thread corresponding to a thread of a male connection located in an article. .

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